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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
7
A reader from East Boston defends Will Street longshoremen tied to a June 4 dispute at the Boston waterfront. The letter rebuts claims that an officer’s arrest reflects poorly on the men involved, arguing longshoremen are proud workers and challenging the correspondent’s portrayal.
A reader from Boston criticizes the Federation of La Post and urges the Knights to stand strong. The letter questions the Knights authority and notes financial strain while urging support for Ben Franklin Jess and planned events.
A jumble of editor letters discusses eligibility for political office, noting men and women in London and Boston. Citizens voice views on leadership, public service, and democratic representation amid mixed opinions and repeated references to figures and places.
A garbled morning note from a labor federation discussion references misgivings about joining the K of L and mentions figures like Mayors and a planned meeting. The fragment hints at suffrage and political tensions with a tone of personal communication to a leader.
The mutilated body in the bay was identified as Frank Petersen by Mrs. C Smith and John Johnson by shipmates John Waddell and James Hamwish. Petersen, a sailor, disappeared June 8 after being seen at Coney Island with two young women and carrying about $200. Police suspect the women lured him to his death.
President Taylor revealed gifts to Vassar College including a new chapel funded by Mary Maw Thompson and Mary Seymour Morris Pratt. An unknown donor pledged 25000 for a biological laboratory, with another 25000 to be raised. D M Ferry donated 8000 for an Edith Ferry memorial scholarship, and Helen Gould endowed 8000 for a second scholarship.
The National Lancers held a June 14 celebration at Beachmont with a long, doctoring march through Boston streets, a Quincy House reception, and a four hour banquet. Captain Doris A. Young and officers led the event with a luncheon hosted by the Youngs.
The Hague June 14 the peace conference will likely adjourn by mid July as delegates labor to finish decisions. Some powers may reserve approval and not bind themselves immediately while awaiting acceptance of the conference stipulations.
Delegates decide to adjourn as soon as work is finished and submit the result to governments with authority to sign a definitive document. Governments are expected to take about ten days to deliberate, aiming for mid July adjournment. Britain’s stance on the Brussels stipulations won’t stop other powers from pledging action.
George Thorm shot Dora Selinsky in front of 863 Park Avenue Brooklyn after learning she rode with his brother. He fired multiple times as she fled, the woman dying later at St Catherine's Hospital. Thorm was overpowered by bystanders and taken to Vernon Avenue station.
An old style grocery page lists Norths Sugar Cured Hams in multiple sizes and preparations, corned meats, sausages, cod, mackerel, salmon, halibut, and chicken. It also features prices on eggs, butter, tea, coffee, beans, cream, lemons, and baking supplies with notes on seasonal freshness and quantities.
A petition challenges Judge Orestes T. Doe’s proceedings on a liquor license revocation for William B. Hodges. The case recounts April actions by Medway officials, a payment of 2300, a May bond, and a May 13 warrant leading to liquor seizure. Trial and hearings were postponed to June 10.
Judge Holmes dismissed the bill in the case of Mrs. Mira Beals against J. H. Beals, deceased, after the plaintiff failed to prove her claim. Beals had divorced in 1886 and secured $20,000 alimony under an agreement later contested as fraud, asserting he misrepresented $100 property value when it was about $200,000.
At the bride’s parents home on Broadway Somerville Miss Genevieve F Nourse daughter of Mr and Mrs Adrian T Nourse married William S Mitchell of the Cambridge Electric Light Company by Rev Charles Segal of the Winter Hill Universalist Church Attendents were Miss Josephine P Nourse and best man Robert Knight The couple hosted a reception and plan a short wedding tour They will be at home to friends at 228 Broadway Somerville on Wednesdays in September
Four hundred members filled the Quincy House dining hall at 6 30 for a dinner presided by Captain Young. A parade of senior officers and local officials praised the Lancers for readiness and service with heartfelt toasts and a political aside on governance.
New York June 14 Charles Baldwin Thurston died at his Jersey City home from kidney trouble. He had long association with the Pennsylvania railroad and led a number of corporations.
Miss Elen T Tobin, daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Tobin of Roxbury, married Michael E Steele at Mission Church Tremont Street Roxbury with a full ceremony. Rev Francis A Cunningham officiated and the choir sang Mer Carmen's mass. The couple will reside in Swampscott after a wedding trip.
Miss Mary T. O'Brien and Mr Daniel F. Mahoney wed at St Margaret's Church Dorchester with Catherine O'Brien bridesmaid and Michael J Sullivan best man. A reception followed at the bride's parents on Columbia road and a notable musical program accompanied the couple's celebration. They plan a honeymoon in the White Mountains and will reside at 20 Crescent Avenue Dorchester after July 15.
Pretoria June 14 The Volksraad resolved to accept President Kruger's franchise proposals and refer them to the people before operation. Kruger thanked the Raad saying in these troublesome times we do not know what is going to happen.
The defence presents Dr. M Hutchinson asserting Parks as an insane drunkard not a dipsomaniac. State psychiatrist Dr. Bancroft testifies Parks shows no insanity. Jail and Maine asylum doctors describe good conduct and no hallucinations. Rebuttal cites tobacco heart but no insanity. Judge Emery to argue tomorrow.
The overseers of the poor from towns and cities across Massachusetts held their annual meeting and dinner at Crescent Beach. A special car carried 100 delegates including Mrs. Wolcott and Mayor Charles L. Dean. They dined at Sleeper's Hotel then toured the Baths under Superintendent Gilman and visited Malden’s new Public Library.
John Farrell, 28, fell from a building under construction on Haskins Street yesterday. He, a brick mason, was hospitalized at City Hospital with a severe scalp wound.
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